Bungalow House Plans

Many of you might be in search of a house that is simple, affordable and yet offers an artistic touch to it.

Well, ponder no further as bungalows are the kind houses that will suit you best. Bungalows are smaller in stature with less area that an average home thus making it affordable.

But this does not mean that you cannot make of your own choice. Bungalow house plans come in all shapes and sizes and you can always venture out of the box and thinks more creatively.

Bungalows usually have a maximum of two stories and include most of the living areas on the ground floor with the living room in the center of the house. You can include beamed ceilings with intricate and detailed designs to make the space look more enhanced and open.

This way, those who are living alone find it easier to manage the less space at the same time avoiding a congested feel to the house. Bungalow house plans can be made in such a way that they include enclosed porches, yards with trees that can offer everything from a cool shade to a picturesque background in different seasons.

While designing the bungalow you can also go for the popular "Craftsman" bungalow house plans that consist of low, gabled roofs, overhanging eaves, open rafters and a porch covered by an extended main roof. Bungalow plans are famous for their easy accessibility and comfortable reach of amenities and rooms.

However, you can do some juggling of rooms in a bungalow that consists of two floors. You can either leave the main living areas on the ground floor and include the bath and extra rooms on the first floor or you can do the opposite and have the bath, kitchen and a single large room on the bottom floor with the main bedrooms upstairs.

If you want to make your bungalow appear bigger and more welcoming then you can consider including a large porch out front. Not only will this help as an illusion but also provide a relaxing feel to the bungalow. However bigger bungalows are fast gaining popularity with people earning better than in previous years and those who can afford to up the square footage of the house. These bungalows even feature huge and plush backyards and big porches as well enough space to accommodate bigger rooms, washing areas etc.

The widespread porches make reading the morning newspaper and having a cup of coffee altogether different. Most of the times, these bungalow house plans include separations that provide seclusion between bedrooms and active living areas like gyms, gaming areas, home theaters and much more. Since you are going all out you can also include a basement level and give it an altogether grand feel.

But, no matter how popular bigger bungalows become the original bungalow houses are an all time favorite due to their cosy and welcoming feel and simple and elegant atmosphere. So stop planning and start designing the bungalow of your dreams.

Other reference

Small Bungalows, by Christian Gladu, is a complete resource section for getting start build a bungalow all under 1800 square feet. Contains floor plans to help you design the small bungalow, guides to choose the interior and of course some advices on sustainable and green building principles